noun, (used with a singular verb) 1. Sometimes, gimbal. a contrivance, consisting of a ring or base on an axis, that permits an object, as a ship’s compass, mounted in or on it to tilt freely in any direction, in effect suspending the object so that it will remain horizontal even when its support is tipped. /ˈdʒɪmbəlz; ˈɡɪm-/ plural noun 1. a device, consisting of two or three pivoted rings at right angles to each other, that provides free suspension in all planes for an object such as a gyroscope, compass, chronometer, etc Also called gimbal ring

[jim-buh lz, gim-] /ˈdʒɪm bəlz, ˈgɪm-/ noun, (used with a singular verb) 1. Sometimes, gimbal. a contrivance, consisting of a ring or base on an axis, that permits an object, as a ship’s compass, mounted in or on it to tilt freely in any direction, in effect suspending the object so that it will remain […]

[gim-lit] /ˈgɪm lɪt/ noun 1. a small tool for boring holes, consisting of a shaft with a pointed screw at one end and a handle perpendicular to the shaft at the other. 2. a cocktail made with gin or vodka, sweetened lime juice, and sometimes soda water. verb (used with object) 3. to pierce with […]

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